GOOD DAY to Make World Premiere at A Short Leap Theatre Company
A Short Leap Theatre Company will present the world premiere of GOOD DAY by Diana Lynn Small at The Den Theatre in Chicago, opening its second season, Breathe.
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HAIR Launches Kokandy Productions 2026 Season
Kokandy Productions has launched its 2026 Season with the musical HAIR, playing on The Chopin Theatre Mainstage.
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Great Lakes Operetta
Great Lakes Operetta's production of Jacques Offenbach's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD enters its closing weekend at Bramble Arts Loft in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, featuring 14 singers in a new English translation.
AMON! THE ULTIMATE TEXAN to Return to North Richland Hills with Mid-Cities Arts Collective
The award-winning one-man play AMON! THE ULTIMATE TEXAN, written by Dallas Morning News columnist Dave Lieber and starring Kelvin Dilks, will be performed at the Platinum Music Complex in North Richland Hills under the Mid-Cities Arts Collective.
David Sedaris to Return to Raue Center for the Arts in October
Best-selling author and humorist David Sedaris will perform at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake, IL, sharing new and unpublished material alongside fan favorites from his decades-long career.
OPERA America Unveils 2026 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award Recipients
OPERA America announced the recipients of its 2026 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, honoring outstanding trustees from North American opera companies for leadership and service.
SIMPLY BILLY: TRIBUTE TO BILLY JOEL to Perform at Raue Center For The Arts
Brian Harris and the Mad Hatters Band will bring SIMPLY BILLY: TRIBUTE TO BILLY JOEL to Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake, IL, performing hits including 'Piano Man' and 'Uptown Girl.
Cast Set For Pridearts’ World Premiere of WINDOWS
PrideArts announced the cast for the world premiere of WINDOWS, a GenZ LGBT comedy by Chicago playwright Matt Schutz, selected through the QUEERY New Works Festival and directed by Taylor Pasche at Center on Halsted.
UIS Performing Arts Center to Launch New Studio Theatre Season With Sensory-Friendly and Family Series
UIS Performing Arts Center announced a new Studio Theatre season featuring a Play Date Series for young children, a Date Night Series, sensory-friendly performances, and a Ground Floor Production exploring the U.
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE to Mark 50th Anniversary at eta Creative Arts
eta Creative Arts Foundation will present Ntozake Shange's FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, directed by Donn Carl Harper, marking the choreopoem's 50th anniversary in Chicago.
ALL NIGHTER Set To Open Second Season At The Village Theatre
The Village Theater of Chicago will present the Midwest Premiere of ALL NIGHTER, written by Natalie Margolin and directed by Clara Zucker, at Rivendell Theatre.
ACIS & GALATEA to Be Staged by Valkyrie Ensemble in All-Femme Production
The Valkyrie Ensemble, a feminist opera collective based in Chicago, will present an all-femme cast of women, non-binary, and trans artists in Handel's ACIS & GALATEA at Chicago Danztheatre.
Ravinia Festival's Hunter Pavilion to Open with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Gala
Ravinia Festival will open its redesigned Hunter Pavilion with a Chicago Symphony Orchestra gala led by Marin Alsop, featuring pianist Yunchan Lim and a special flute appearance by Lizzo.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Now Playing at the Catalyst Ranch with Rotating Cast
JK Entertainment's production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch is now playing at Catalyst Ranch in Chicago, featuring three actors rotating through all roles across performances, directed by Arlo Kiss.
ADVANCE MAN: PART ONE OF THE HONEYCOMB TRILOGY to Open at Strawdog Theatre
Strawdog Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for Advance Man, the first installment of Mac Rogers' sci-fi trilogy, directed by Artistic Director Noah Elman at The Factory Theater in Chicago.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 40th Anniversary Gala Raises $1.3 Million
Chicago Shakespeare Theater celebrated the company's 40th Anniversary with the Revel in Ruby Gala.
Actors' Equity Association Endorses Jb Pritzker For Reelection As Governor Of Illinois
Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse JB Pritzker for his reelection campaign for governor of Illinois, on behalf of thousands of members that live and work throughout the state.
THE WIZARD OF OZ to Run at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will present THE WIZARD OF OZ, directed and choreographed by Tony Parise, with Sophie Kaegi making her Circa '21 debut as Dorothy Gale.
BOLEROS DE NOCHE to Return to Chicago for Hispanic Heritage Month
The 2nd Annual Boleros De Noche will return to Chicago, featuring Grammy Award-winning musician Martha Gonzalez and Venezuelan pianist Marco Antonio Godoy performing bolero classics at Harris Theater.
The McAninch Arts Center Unveils 40th Anniversary Season; Single Tickets On Sale This Week
The MAC, BTE, and New Philharmonic announced that single show tickets for their upcoming 26-27 seasons are now on sale, giving audiences the chance to purchase seats for individual performances.
ONE PERFECT PERSON Musical to Receive Developmental Reading at the Fine Arts Building in Chicago
The new musical One Perfect Person, by Elisabeth Howard and Jeffery Lyle Segal, will receive an invitation-only reading in Chicago at the Fine Arts Building, featuring performers from opera, musical theater, and cabaret.
A WRINKLE IN TIME, A PSALM FOR THE WILD-BUILT to Headline Lifeline Theatre's 2026-27 Season
Lifeline Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring three MainStage productions, two KidSeries shows, and two world premieres at its Chicago home.
Cast And Creative Team Set for I LOVE YOU BECAUSE at Oil Lamp Theater
Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production, I Love You Because, book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham, music by Joshua Salzman and orchestrations by Larry Hochman,
Clay Jenkinson to Portray Thomas Jefferson at Raue Center For The Arts
Humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson will perform a first-person Chautauqua-style portrayal of Thomas Jefferson at Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake, IL, exploring the Founding Father's ideals, contradictions, and personal life.
SUFFS Now Playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre
The first national tour of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the women's suffrage movement, is now playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre for a limited engagement.
Christina Rose Hall and Aaron Kaburick Join BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
THE SANDRA DELGADO EXPERIENCE to Return to Chicago at Collaboraction's House of Belonging
The Sandra Delgado Experience, described as part spiritual cabaret and part dance party, will play a three-show-only run at Collaboraction Theatre's House of Belonging in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Ruth Stage Unveils Inaugural Season, Expands Beyond New York With Chicago Debut
Ruth Stage announced its inaugural season alongside plans for a national expansion, marking a significant milestone for the emerging theater company.
Anne & Mark Burnell to Perform FROM THE VAULT at Epiphany Center for the Arts
Anne and Mark Burnell will perform an intimate acoustic evening at Chicago's Epiphany Center for the Arts, featuring deep cuts, unreleased original music, and a surprise guest.
JERSEY BOYS, HADESTOWN & More to Launch UIS Broadway Series at Renovated Sangamon Auditorium
The UIS Performing Arts Center announced its 2026-2027 Broadway Series, featuring four productions including three Springfield premieres, at a newly renovated Sangamon Auditorium.
First Look at HAMLET and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Oak Park Festival Theatre
Oak Park Festival Theatre is presenting William Shakespeare's Hamlet and Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest in repertory for the first time in the company's history.
Bramble Theatre Company Announces Cast For BLACK BEAR ISLAND
Bramble Theatre Company announced the cast and production team for the Chicago premiere of BLACK BEAR ISLAND, a gothic magical realistic thriller written by Artistic Director Karissa Murrell Myers and directed by Jonathan Berry.
MAC, BTE, and New Philharmonic to Launch Single Show Ticket Sales for 2026-27 Seasons
Single show tickets for the McAninch Arts Center, Bolingbrook Theatre Ensemble, and New Philharmonic's upcoming seasons go on sale, giving audiences access to individual performances across all three organizations.
A BIT O' THE BARD: FAIR AND FOUL to be Presented by Woodstock Shakespeare Players
Woodstock Shakespeare Players will present its third season of free outdoor Shakespeare, focusing on the Bard's most compelling female characters while playfully debating the authorship of his works.
JEKYLL & HYDE to Make Broadway In Chicago Debut at Broadway Playhouse
Kokandy Productions' revival of Jekyll & Hyde, following a sold-out Chicago run, will play a limited engagement at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, with tickets on sale to the public.
TSDCA Annual Meeting to Bring Theatre Sound Design Workshops to Chicago and Online
The Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association will host its annual meeting at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, featuring seminars and workshops for theatre artists, with online streaming also available.
Collaboraction Theatre to Host July Events at House of Belonging in Humboldt Park
Collaboraction Theatre Company's House of Belonging at Chicago's Kimball Arts Center will present theater, music, spoken word, and more, including the ¡AH HUEVO! Bilingual Improv School Student Showcase as part of its You Belong Here series.
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Disney's The Little Mermaid The Performing Arts Center (7/18-8/02) |
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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
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UB40 Auditorium Theatre (10/08-10/08) |
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OUTDOOR SHOW- The Morgan Wallen Experience BaseCamp Pub (8/22-8/22) |
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Rhythm World 36 Festival Showcase Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago (8/05-8/05) |
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Greenroom Improv Raue Center For The Arts (10/10-10/10) |
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Bourbon Country Raue Center For The Arts (11/06-11/06) |
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SUFFS CIBC Theatre (7/07-7/19) |
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Zac Brown Band Allstate Arena (11/21-11/21) |